22 Salad Recipes of All Types Perfect for Any Occasion

From mixed greens to sweet desserts, this collection of salad recipes gives you 22 new ways to enjoy salad. Whether you're looking for the perfect side or after-dinner dessert, you'll find it here. Try Creole smoked potato salad, broccoli crunch salad, strawberry cheesecake fluff salad, and so many more. Get ready to dig in!

Cheesecake Fruit Salad

A bowlful of salad with a spoon in it. — Cheesecake Fruit Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Cheesecake Fruit Salad is the perfect combination of fresh fruit and luscious cheesecake filling. It's one of the best no-bake dessert recipes for summer.
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Mediterranean Rice Salad

Hearty, wholesome, and super healthy, this super easy rice salad recipe is going to become your next favorite side dish to pair with any grilled or baked meat.
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Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

A bowl of coleslaw with sliced green and red apples, shredded cabbage, carrots, dried cranberries, and a light dressing sprinkled with black pepper—perfect for grilled cheese lovers seeking the ideal side dish. — Cranberry Apple Coleslaw. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Cranberry Apple Coleslaw is refreshingly crunchy, sweet, AND tart all in one. It's a great accompaniment to any protein or for a potluck dinner!
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Grandma's Coleslaw

A close-up of a forkful of coleslaw containing shredded cabbage, carrots, grapes, and sunflower seeds in a creamy dressing. Perfect for those looking to explore new salad recipes, this vibrant mix brings together a delightful combination of textures and flavors. — Grandma's Coleslaw. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's Coleslaw is fresh and flavorful. This perfectly creamy side dish is perfect for your next bbq or potluck.
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Easy Tortellini Pesto Salad

A close-up of a wooden spoon holding a serving of pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh herbs, showcasing one of those irresistible salads that doesn't rely on lettuce for its charm. — Easy Tortellini Pesto Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This pesto tortellini pasta salad is loaded with cheese tortellini, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and more and makes a great side or main dish.
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Old Fashioned Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar

A bowlful of salad. — Cucumber Onion Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old-fashioned cucumbers and onions in vinegar make the perfect summertime cucumber and onion salad. So easy to make and refreshing to eat.
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Best Greek Pasta Salad

A spoonful of salad. — Best Greek Pasta Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Greek pasta salad is super easy to make, a delicious medley of flavors and textures, and is great to make as a side dish or even a light lunch or dinner.
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Mixed Green Salad With Fruit And Nuts

A bowl of spinach salad with tomatoes, cranberries, nuts, fruit slices, and feta cheese on a marble surface. — Mixed Green Salad With Fruit And Nuts. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mixed Green Salad with Fruit and Nuts is an amazing combination of fresh ingredients that compliments any meal or is a satisfying dish all by itself.
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Creole Smoked Potato Salad

A plate of diced apple salad with creamy dressing on a white square plate, served on a light-colored table as part of smoked dinners. — Creole Smoked Potato Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked potato salad takes traditional potato salad to an entirely new place. This creole potato salad combines tasty flavors and smoke!
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Orange Fluff Salad

A close-up of fruit salad with marshmallows and mandarin oranges on a wooden spoon, showcasing its creamy texture. — Orange Fluff Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Orange Fluff Salad tastes like a creamsicle in a bowl! It has a dreamy, creamy orange-vanilla flavor that is super addicting!
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Creamy Cucumber Salad

A spoonful of creamy cucumber onion salad. — Creamy Cucumber Onion Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Cucumber Sour Cream Salad is my take on the viral cucumber salads on TikTok. This recipe is made with a rich and creamy dressing, onions, and fresh dill.
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Broccoli Crunch Salad

A bowl of broccoli and potato salad with creamy dressing, exemplifying salads without lettuce. — Broccoli Crunch Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Broccoli Crunch Salad is full of crispy broccoli florets, sweet pears, raisins, onion, crunchy nuts, cheese, and bacon! It's an explosion of flavors and texture.
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Grandma's Cocktail Seafood Salad

A crystal glass dish filled seafood cocktail. — Cocktail Seafood Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Seafood Salad is a fresh and cold seafood appetizer that just screams summer! It has three different kinds of fish and plenty of veggies and spices.
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Easy Grape Salad Recipe

Close up of creamy Grape salad. — Easy Grape Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy grape salad with cream cheese is full of summery flavor and comes together fast. It only takes minutes to make this tasty treat!
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Jalapeno Coleslaw

A close-up of a spoon holding a mixture of vegetables above a bowl, with visible corn, tomatoes, onions, and herbs. Lime wedges and another filled bowl are in the background. Perfect for salad recipes, this vibrant blend promises flavor in every bite. — Jalapeno Coleslaw. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Jalapeno Coleslaw recipe is the best. It's a simple side dish for summer and a great dish to take to potlucks and family gatherings.
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Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad With Goat Cheese

A fresh spinach salad with strawberry slices, red onions, feta cheese, walnuts, and a creamy dressing being poured over. — Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad With Goat Cheese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Strawberry spinach goat cheese salad is full of sweet and tangy flavors, nuts, and the perfect chardonnay vinaigrette.
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Classic Pasta Salad

Classis Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of vegetables and Italian seasoning to make a fresh tasting side dish.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad

A bowl of strawberry fluff salad garnished with fresh strawberry slices and a mint leaf. — Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Strawberry cheesecake fluff salad is rich, creamy, and full of strawberries. It's a great dessert, especially during the summer months.
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Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

A plate of fruit salad. — Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad. Photo credit Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's old fashioned fruit salad with mayonnaise is easily my favorite holiday fruit salad. This creamy fruit salad recipe comes together quickly with just some fresh fruit, chocolate chips for added sweetness, and a 2-ingredient dressing.
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Easy Cold Asparagus Salad

A bowl full of salad with a spoonful on top. — Cold Asparagus Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This cold asparagus salad is a must for asparagus lovers!! It's a simple recipe featuring chilled cooked asparagus with a homemade mustard dressing.
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Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

You are going to love this creamy and flavorful Shrimp Pasta Salad. It's full of crunchy veggies, savory feta, and juicy shrimp. It's the perfect BBQ side dish!
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Cranberry Pretzel Salad

A slice of layered cranberry salad with a pretzel crust, cream cheese filling, and cranberry topping. — Cranberry Pretzel Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Cranberry Pretzel Salad has wonderfully balanced flavors and textures. It has a crispy pretzel crust and luscious filling, and is finished with Jello.
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Hot Girl Summer Salad (Bell Pepper Salad)

Close-up of a colorful no lettuce salad featuring green, yellow, orange, and red bell peppers mixed with onions. — Hot Girl Summer Salad (Bell Pepper Salad). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Hot Girl Summer Salad with crunchy bell peppers, cucumbers, pepperoncini peppers, and a tangy homemade dressing makes a great combination.
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